High-Risk Newborns - Testing and Lab Procedures

Babies in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) need frequent examinations and monitoring as part of their care. Although many tests require drawing blood from your baby, they are necessary to help monitor your baby's condition and to identify potential problems.

Common tests or lab work in the NICU may include the following:

Blood typing--to check the blood group (A, B, O) and the Rh factor (positive or negative)